How to pronounce bobotie
Say it like buh-BOH-tee. Bobotie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- buh
- BOH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobotie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bobotie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-BOH-tee.
What does bobotie mean?
- A dish of curried mince with an egg custard baked on top.
Where does bobotie come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans bobotie, from Malay (Cape Malay) bobotie, from Betawi bebotoh, bebotok (“side dish”).
Words that rhyme with bobotie
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Questions about saying bobotie
How do you pronounce bobotie?
Say buh-BOH-tee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈboʊti/. In British English it is /bəˈbəʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobotie?
Bobotie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: buh · BOH · tee.
Is bobotie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəˈbəʊti/ (buh-BOH-tee).